ZIP 60150 (Malta, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 60150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Illinois
DeKalb County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for DeKalb County: 1 in 33 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 269 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.0% across Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 60150 is SR-23, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-38 (3), SR-64 (3) and I-88 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 60150 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-23 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Illinois; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.1% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| Nelson Rd | 1 |
| Peace Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| Sr- 23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 56 |
| Peace Rd | 26 |
| State Rte 23 | 17 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 15 |
| Perry Rd | 13 |
| S Peace Rd | 11 |
| State Rte 64 | 11 |
| Glidden Rd | 9 |
ZIP 60150 at a glance
| Population | 1,738 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,719 |
| Median home value | $188,634 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +142% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +3% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +16% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 60150
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 60150?
DeKalb County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 269 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 60150?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 60150 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 60150?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 60150?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 60150 compare with Illinois?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 41.0 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 60150?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.